Violence Partnership Launches Open Call to make internet safe for Children.
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Deadline: 15November 2021
Eligibility criteria
End Violence’s Safe Online initiative is seeking submissions of proposals from nonprofit organisations, such as civil society organisations (CSOs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international organisations, research institutes and academic institutions. For-profit organisations are also be eligible to apply. Consortia of organizations with different strengths and expertise are highly encouraged. Only entities that fulfill these mandatory requirements will be considered eligible:
• Your organisation is a legally registered entity within the country or countries of implementation. In addition to this, letters of support from local authorities and organisations will also be required.
• Your organisation is able to provide previous auditing records
• Your organisation is able to provide one reference from a previous donor or partner
• The proposed project aligns with at least one of the 4 main objectives set in this Call
• Funds must not be for an organisation’s core funding, cost of infrastructure, general awareness campaigns, stand-alone research and data collection, activities where a substantial part of the budget is allocates for travel or conferences.
• Your organisation has a safeguarding policy in place (including data privacy) or is willing to develop a policy1. Budget for safeguarding activities up to 5% of the total direct costs.
• The proposed solution responds to a clear need/gap, does not duplicate existing tools, and/or builds upon and/or interacts with existing solutions.
• At minimum, an existing prototype of the solution with promising results from initial pilots.
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS TO MAKE THE INTERNET SAFE FOR CHILDREN
In October of 2020, Safe Online invested US$10 million into projects seeking to advance new, groundbreaking technological tools to prevent – and end – online child sexual exploitation and abuse. With this new Open Call, we are seeking to expand on this work by continuing to create, adapt and scale technologies to deter online child sexual abuse. These technological tools could incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented reality, virtual reality, Internet of Things, blockchain, and more.
Specifically, we are looking for projects that will achieve one or more of the following objectives:
- Detect, remove, and report images and videos of child sexual abuse material in a way that facilitates action, assists victims, and persecutes offenders
- Block adults’ exploitative or inappropriate access to children on digital platforms, deterring grooming, soliciting and other offending behaviours
- Stop livestreaming of child sexual abuse performed in-front of a camera (typically referred to as live-streaming of child sexual exploitation and abuse)
- Prevent online sexual abuse of children before it happens, including prevention and deterrence solutions that directly target online child sexual offenders and adults with a sexual interest in children
HOW MUCH?
The open call for this funding stream falls under two modalities: project grants, and equity-free seed investments. Non-profit organisations and private companies can apply for a project grant of up to US $750,000; private companies can apply for seed investments up to US $250,000 for projects with a duration of maximum 2 years.
WHO CAN APPLY?
For this open call we are actively seeking submissions of proposals from nonprofit organisations, such as civil society organisations (CSOs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international organisations, research institutes and academic institutions. For-profit organisations will also be eligible to apply. Consortia of organizations with different strengths and expertise are highly encouraged.
WHAT SHOULD PROPOSALS ADDRESS?
Importantly, for this funding call, Safe Online will give preference to projects that are open access, and those that seek to create tools, research and outputs that will be made available to the widest range of actors possible.
To learn more about the general conditions and eligibility criteria, explore the Guidelines, and to access all the documentation needed including the application form see the Invitation Pack.
HOW TO APPLY?
Proposal applications must be submitted through the online form. All submissions must be made in English, submissions in other languages will not be accepted. Please attach the required annexes with your application form.
The last day for submissions of applications is 15 November 2021, midnight EST. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and may be requested to provide additional clarification, as applicable.
APPLY HERE or read the details/original publication and apply HERE
Berinyuy Cajetan is the founder and publisher of Human Rights and Legal Research Centre (HRLRC) since 2017. He has intensive experience in strategic communications for Civil Society Organizations, campaign and advocacy, and social issues. He has an intensive experiencing in human rights monitoring, documentation and reporting.
